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Overview |
Adrian College | Stritch | ||
| Location | Adrian, MI | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,821 | 1,332 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #846 | #561 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | adrian.edu | stritch.edu | ||
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Costs |
Adrian College | Stritch | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,321 | $34,744 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,321 | $34,744 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,980 | $8,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,870 | $20,002 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,555 | $28,670 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
Adrian College | Stritch | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,329 | 728 | ||
| Admitted | 2,299 | 674 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.1% | 92.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.1% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.18 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/25 | 18/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1160 | 1010/1220 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Adrian College | Stritch | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Adrian College | Stritch | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,900 | $52,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Adrian College | Stritch | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 21% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 2% |
Students |
Adrian College | Stritch | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Adrian College | Stritch | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Adrian College is larger than than Stritch based on total student enrollment (1,821 students vs. 1,332 students)
Adrian College vs. Stritch Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Adrian College or Stritch?
- Adrian College is 10.3% more expensive to attend than Stritch for in-state tuition ($38,321.00 vs. $34,744.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.3% higher at Adrian College than Cardinal Stritch University ($38,321.00 vs. $34,744.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cardinal Stritch University than Adrian College ($20,002 vs. $24,870)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cardinal Stritch University are 45.8% lower than costs at Adrian College ($8,900 vs. $12,980)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Adrian College as Cardinal Stritch University (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Adrian College students is 10.1% larger than aid received Cardinal Stritch University ($31,555 vs. $28,670)
Adrian College vs. Stritch Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Adrian College or Stritch? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Stritch or Adrian College .
- The average SAT score at Cardinal Stritch University (1028) is 20 points higher than at Adrian College (1008)
- Incoming Adrian College students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Stritch (22)
- Accepted freshman Adrian College students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.2) than students at Stritch (3.18)
- Stritch has a higher acceptance rate (92.6%) than Adrian College (69.1%)
Adrian College vs. Stritch Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Adrian College or Stritch? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Stritch and Adrian College.
- The graduation rate at Stritch is higher than Adrian College (55% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Cardinal Stritch University earn on average $12,600 more per year than Adrian College graduates after ten years. ($52,500 vs. $39,900)
- Cardinal Stritch University and Adrian College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Cardinal Stritch University and Adrian College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Adrian College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Stritch students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/